Hose Clamp Pliers Heavy Duty Hose Clamp Tool with Locking Device and Non-Slip...

This tool for the price, quality,and function is awesome. I love the ratcheting so u can set the opening just right in tight places. As for length u can never be too long in this diy world of automotive. Yes, at this price modify.

It's amazing how having the right tool makes the job easier. No more pliers slipping off hose clamps. The one with the extension makes the hard to reach clamps less of a headache. The locking feature is so nice!

These are excellent pliers that I've used to successfully compress dozens of automobile compression clamps of varying sizes. The pliers are well constructed, and while not "heavy duty," they are sturdy enough for a serious home mechanic, and could potentially hold up in a professional environment. The pliers are comfortable to use and the rubber handles provide for a secure grip. The design allows for force multiplication of exerted grip, so even stiff clamps can be fully compressed with one hand. The pliers tips enable easy positioning on clamp ears, and once seated, slippage is rare. The pliers incrementally lock as the handles are squeezed which helps prevent hand fatigue, and once compressed to the desired amount, since the pliers automatically lock in position, you can release your grip and free up your hand. The straight jaws are well designed and it's pretty easy to reach m9st clamps, even if located in a limited space area or positioned at an awkward angle. I've actually been able to lock onto clamps and compress them blind, just by relying on feel. I wish I had this year's ago- it would have saved so much frustration, time, and effort! Five stars, all day.

Great item. Durable and seems to work like it’s supposed to.

This is me of those tools that you don’t need until you need it. But when you need it, it does a GREAT Job!

I've been working on my own vehicles lately and there are so many different hose clamps in hard to reach places. I was concerned about the quality of these tools, but have been using them without any problems whatsoever. They make my automotive work a breeze and they seem like they will last. Good designs for each and the grips are great.

Pros: Price, ratcheting teeth lock, grip, swivel head. Cons: Snap ring design, handles too long, teeth locking not strong So it earns 3 stars because it completed the job of me removing and putting on new Toyota hose clamps during my radiator replacement project. It loses 1.5 star for only *literally* completing it, the snap ring for the countersunk cap just must have given up and was gone, but luckily I had just gotten the last clip in place so HEY that worked but now the tool can't be used again. For improvements to get the full 5, the handles are a bit too long which makes tight spaces difficult (such as under the car) and the ratetching locking mechanism tends to slip and thus is only partially helpful. Would buy again but 2 of them in case the snapring fails yet again.

Nice hose clamp pliers. Do the job.